Mitchell Persimmon Festival

September 22nd - September 29th

The fall festival celebrating Lawrence County’s locally-grown fruit has been held in Mitchell for 72 years!

Every year in mid-September, the city of Mitchell hosts the Persimmon Festival. These fun-filled days pay tribute to the unique locally-grown fruit.

A persimmon is a plum-sized fruit that has an orange color with a unique flavor similar to pumpkin. Persimmon pudding is a baked pudding dessert with the texture of gingerbread. It is usually served in squares with a dollop of whipped cream.

The event kicks off with a candlelight tour on Saturday, September 22 at Spring Mill State Park’s Pioneer Village and concludes with a showcase parade Saturday, September 29 at 2pm. The week-long festival also includes midway rides, live entertainment, food booths and a queen contest. Over 330,000 visitors attend the festival each year.